English and maths

Old Money, or New Money? Metric and Imperial Measures

This short maths course will help you to learn some water-tight tips to calculate conversions in every-day life.

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When does this start and end?

20 July 2023 - 21 July 2023

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

Do you find working with metric measures challenging? Can you convert from stones to kilograms? Is the difference between metric and imperial measurement a puzzle?

This can be a challenge for most people, but this short maths course will help you to learn some water-tight tips to calculate conversions in every-day life.

Don’t feel bamboozled, join this short course and master these maths skills.

What you will learn:

To work confidently between metric and imperial measures
How to work out metric and imperial conversions using ratio and proportion

What can this course lead to?

Functional Skills in Maths qualifications

Course session dates

Session dates for 20 July 2023 - 21 July 2023

Thursday 20 Jul 2023 to Friday 21 Jul 2023

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Students come to us to get those "magic key" English and maths qualifications that will open doors to their futures. We know that our students can arrive with mixed feelings about these subjects, so our job is to create a safe and welcoming space to develop confidence as well as these essential skills. When you come to study with us, you will be supported to start at the right level for you and to progress at your own pace to succeed

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Great tutors for Maths, and all the staff are helpful and friendly.

Staying residential at Northern College gave me time to breathe. Most of the learning would come about when talking with others, over meals and our free time. Walking in the garden before breakfast is inspirational.

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